Immigration
Politics
‘Why are they not working with us?’: advocates decry language barriers for African migrants
Many asylum-seekers from African countries have arrived in New York City in recent months, and advocates worry that the city isn’t addressing language barrier issues for non-Spanish-speaking migrants.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams’ messaging strategy gets a new general
The mayor appointed City Hall press secretary Fabien Levy to the new role of deputy mayor for communications.
Personality
Personality
Yusef Salaam never lost his infinite hope
The likely New York City Council member campaigned in poetry. Now he must learn to govern in prose.
Policy
Policy
After PR stunts, damning reports and a new lawsuit, judge sets stage for potential federal takeover of Rikers next year
Federal judge Laura Taylor Swain is losing patience with the city Department of Correction, which has now come under fire from the court-appointed federal monitor, Legal Aid Society, federal prosecutors, city comptroller and Board of Correction.
Health Care
Politics
After Damian Williams’ striking comments on supervised injection sites, New York leaders are quiet
The U.S. attorney said his office is prepared to take action as the sites are in violation of state and federal law, but he declined to elaborate further.
Health Care
Policy
New York City retirees score major victory in Medicare Advantage fight
A judge blocked a planned switch of their health benefits after months of acrimony.
New York City
Policy
New York City Council members probe shelter limits for asylum-seekers
At a hearing Thursday, Adams administration officials said many people are ready to make an “exit strategy” within the 60-day cap.
Policy
Policy
Eric Adams’ ‘record-breaking’ year for affordable housing has some caveats
New affordable housing starts saw significant growth in the last fiscal year, but the financing of affordable units is still lower than in recent years under de Blasio.
Politics
Politics
False alarm, everything at Rikers is A-OK
The federal monitor calls the current conditions at the jail complex grave, but the New York City Council’s Common Sense Caucus visited and they think it looks fine in there.
Politics
Politics
Brooklyn Dems meet in back room of lobster restaurant to pick borough’s judges
In advance of the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s judicial convention, party leaders got together at Nick’s Lobster House to decide which candidates should win the convention.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: MTA fare enforcement team’s expansion rightly goes easy on riders
New Yorkers who beat the farebox because they have no choice deserve a warning.
Policy
Policy
Is New York ready to legalize supervised injection sites?
Two sites in New York have saved hundreds of lives, but stigma and lack of buy-in from the governor might prevent expansion.
Politics
Politics
Good cop, bad cop: NYPD commissioner’s twin brother was kicked off police force, jailed for being negligent landlord
The brothers now own houses across the street from one another in suburban Rockland County.
Policy
Policy
NYC Council passes compromise outdoor dining program
The pandemic-era program will become permanent, but with some changes.
NYPD
Politics
Protesters call on Caban to fire officers in slaying of Kawaski Trawick
A march from City Hall to police headquarters demanded action from newly appointed Commissioner Eddie Caban
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Public schools need student journalists, too
Instead of subsidizing expensive journalism degrees, the mayor should invest in student journalism in public schools.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
LinkNYC to spotlight nonprofit PSAs
The internet kiosks will feature public service announcements from local providers
Labor
Politics
City Council backs striking Hollywood unions
The Council passed non-binding resolutions demanding Hollywood studios negotiate with striking actors and writers.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality